Comedy

Lead Photo Q+A: ‘Love Goddess’ Judy Tenuta on her new book, Vegas weddings and her gambling vice

Andrea Domanick | Wed, Oct 17, 2012 (7 p.m.)

Expect the self-described “Love Goddess” and “Aphrodite of the Accordion” to have her signature instrument on hand, as well as choice insights and advice from her new book, “Full Frontal Tenudity.”

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Lead Photo Chris Tucker is back, apparently

Ken Miller | Wed, Oct 10, 2012 (3:35 p.m.)

The star of the Rush Hour franchise is magically appearing at the Palms.

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Lead Photo Talking mostly sex with comedian Amy Schumer

Allison Duck | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (3:53 p.m.)

You might know her from the Charlie Sheen roast. That's only the beginning.

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Lead Photo Q+A: Margaret Cho on food, racism and being a ‘badass mother’

Andrea Domanick | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (2:24 p.m.)

Comedienne Margaret Cho takes the stage at the Mirage tonight with her brand new standup comedy tour "Mother." Since last performing in Las Vegas ...

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Lead Photo Kickstarter to stardom: Two underdogs and the birth of a Las Vegas show

Andrea Domanick | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (2 a.m.)

In a town where multimillion-dollar productions are the benchmark of entertainment, two little-known performers — they are clowns, at opposite ends of the Strip — are trying to launch their own show.

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Lead Photo Pondering Paula Poundstone

Rick Lax | Wed, Aug 15, 2012 (2:56 p.m.)

Do you know this comedian?

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Lead Photo Go see Aisha Tyler … she’s hot!

Ken Miller | Tue, Jul 3, 2012 (4:09 p.m.)

Okay, she's really funny too

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Lead Photo A few quick questions with Martin Short

Rick Lax | Wed, Jun 27, 2012 (2:41 p.m.)

Martin Short is--believe it or not--a really happy guy

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Lead Photo D.L. Hughley brings his stand-up act to the Orleans

Ken Miller | Wed, Jun 6, 2012 (5:39 p.m.)

The gang member-turned-entertainer is one of the most likable guys in comedy.

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Lead Photo Lewis Black carrying the torch of satire

Ken Miller | Wed, May 16, 2012 (4:42 p.m.)

Get ready for observational comedy with quite a bit of anger.

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Lead Photo Laughing about Mariott coffee with David Sedaris

Rick Lax | Wed, May 2, 2012 (3:50 p.m.)

In case you didn't already know it, David Sedaris is really funny

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Lead Photo Gabriel Iglesias’ levels of fatness take burger form at BLT

Sarah Feldberg | Fri, Mar 30, 2012 (3:04 p.m.)

The comedian gets his own special menu April 2-8.

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Lead Photo An all-tweet review of Steve Martin’s new tweets collection

Rick Lax | Wed, Mar 28, 2012 (5:45 p.m.)

#WhyDidIBuyThis?

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Lead Photo 5 Things I wrote in my notebook during the Jeff Ross Roast of Las Vegas

Ken Miller | Sat, Mar 17, 2012 (10:35 a.m.)

Featuring Newark-Newark and "the two old guys from The Muppets."

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Lead Photo Comedy review: Daniel Tosh’s live show isn’t quite as daring as his TV series

Rick Lax | Wed, Mar 14, 2012 (7:55 p.m.)

Sill, what matters most are the jokes, and they were strong.

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A&E

Weekend best bets: Tuff-N-Uff, Light and Daylight openings and Fleetwood Mac
Memorial Day Weekend means four full days of partying in Las Vegas.
‘Michael Jackson One’ is Cirque du Soleil’s best — and includes snow …
Die-hard Michael Jackson fans flew in from as far away as Thailand and Japan to attend Thursday night’s first preview performance of Cirque du Soleil’s new “Michael Jackson One” at Mandalay Bay. It cost a small fortune, but they agreed that it was worth every penny, and then some.
Celebrity preview: Garth Brooks, ‘Pawn Stars,’ Charlie Sheen, Chris Brown, Diddy and …
It’s a mega-weekend that defies description, but I’ll try: Insane, out of control, over the top, outrageous, a never-ending 96-hour whirl. Only The Entertainment Capital of the World could produce this extraordinary four-day blast.

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Cocktail of the Week May 15, 2013
by Sabrina Chapman

The Golden Pillar: An architectural cocktail built for XS

This Sunday, XS nightclub celebrates the grand reopening of its after-dark pool party, Night Swim. Along with the bash comes a new offering of signature cocktails served by the pitcher, ...
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